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PA HB55

PA HB55
Providing for the leasing of subsurface rights on State forest and park property for oil and natural gas development; establishing a restricted account within the Oil and Gas Lease Fund; making an appropriation; and abrogating an executive order and other orders and administrative policies.


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Introduced
03/07/2023
In Committee
03/07/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Providing for the leasing of subsurface rights on State forest and park property for oil and natural gas development; establishing a restricted account within the Oil and Gas Lease Fund; making an appropriation; and abrogating an executive order and other orders and administrative policies.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a program for the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to review and approve the leasing of subsurface oil and gas rights on state forest and park property. It creates a restricted account within the Oil and Gas Lease Fund to fund a grant program for stream maintenance and flood mitigation projects, prioritizing areas that have experienced recent flooding. The bill also abrogates an existing executive order and other conflicting policies, allowing oil and gas drilling on state lands in accordance with state laws.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (12)

Last Action

Referred to ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY (on 03/07/2023)

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